Urine infections are very common in women and the majority of the sufferers tend to experience them during, or just after the menstrual cycle. Often gynaecologists are asked by their patients whether there is a correlation between urinary tract infections and menstrual periods. The answer, theoretically, is no. However, there are several factors that can contribute to UTIs Continue Reading

“What is the difference between UTI and yeast infection?”
“Am I suffering from a urine infection or a yeast infection?”
“Can bladder infections result in yeast infections as well?”
“Can yeast and urine infections occur simultaneously?”
These are some frequently asked questions that plague the minds of women suffering from recurrent bladder (or urine infections) and Continue Reading

Q: “It was a normal day, and I felt the need to urinate over and over. Still, each time I ‘went’, not much came out. I was also feeling very tired and the little urine that I produced burned and smelled really awful. My doctor said it was a UTI. How did I get a urine infection?”
This is a very common question that doctors get asked by their patients; men, women and Continue Reading

Urine infections are bacterial inflammations of the urinary tract which, if left untreated, can cause serious damage to the bladder and kidneys. In this guide, we will study the main types of urine infections, their causes and ways of preventing them.
Main types of urine infections and causes
The most common types of urine infections are Cystitis which affects the Continue Reading

Urine and bladder infections are fairly common in dogs and cats. The typical reason behind such infections is the entry of bacteria in the urethra especially due to weakened immunity of the animal. Urine infection in cats and dogs is most likely to affect older animals or the female pets (due to shorter urethras than males).
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While men also get it, urine infection in women is more common. In fact, it is not unusual for a woman to experience urine infection more than once in her lifetime. To those who are more susceptible to it, an infection could happen once yearly. Young girls get them quite often too. Recurring episodes of UTI (urinary tract infection) is also likely once you have had it and Continue Reading

Contrary to popular belief that urine infection affects only adults, urine infection in children is also very common. The problem is that diagnosis of urine infection in children is difficult due to presentation of non-specific symptoms. Hence, it is very important that parents and doctors insist upon urine testing especially in case of children having unexplained fevers Continue Reading

What is it about carrying a child in the womb that urine infection during pregnancy is common? It is true that women are more prone to developing urinary tract infection when pregnant that if neglected could cause serious kidney problems. The child certainly has nothing to do with the chances of infection becoming higher.
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Urine infection in men is uncommon but yes, it does happen normally in older men, 50 years old and above. The older they get, the higher the possibility. The condition, needless to say, is more related to age than to anything else. In earlier age, they are not as susceptible to the infection as women perhaps because the male urethra is longer and is located farther from Continue Reading

Urine infection or urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common problem affecting kids and adults alike; the primary causes of urine infection are the presence of bacteria (viz. E.Coli) in the urinary system. According to the American Urological Association, nearly 8 million people are diagnosed with UTI each year. Of these, nearly 3/4th of the patients are females.
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